Château La Prade Francs Côtes de Bordeaux 2012
16/20
Jancis Robinson
91/100
Bettane & Desseauve
90/100
James Suckling
1*Étoile
Hachette
"Very dark black cherry. Sweet fruit, just a little malty. Fine, dry mineral texture, more mineral than dry. Again, lively freshness and a really juicy finish, but there is also a firmer tannic structure around the fruit." (Jancis Robinson 2013)
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Eye
Dark color with good intensity
Nose
Fruity bouquet (raspberry, blueberry) and cedar aromas
Mouth
Charming, supple, tight tannins, long and pleasant finish.
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2016
Drink before
2026
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with Parma ham, lasagna, or beef skewers.
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2013 guide) 91/100
About wine:
Generous and dense, tight tannins with body, very dark fruit, compact length.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine noted (guide 2016) 1*Star (Very successful wine)
About wine:
Without the concentration of the previous vintage, Favorite , this wine seduces with its complex bouquet combining black fruits with toasted oak and its round, well-structured palate, with a toasted, licorice finish reflecting controlled barrel aging. It will be ready to drink younger than its predecessor.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Rated estate (2012 guide) 3 stars (Very good production)
About the estate:
La Prade is located in one of the smallest appellations in Bordeaux, occupying the highest hillsides in the Gironde. It has belonged to the Thienpont family (Vieux Château Certan, in Pomerol) since 2000. Nicolas Thienpont, who now cultivates some 6 hectares dominated by Merlot, seeks to preserve the fruit and richness in his wines; aging, as well as malolactic fermentation, generally takes place in new barrels for 50% to 60% of the stock."
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2013 guide) 16/20
About wine:
Very dark black cherry. Sweet fruitiness, just a hint of maltiness. Fine, dry mineral texture, more mineral than dry. Once again, lively freshness and a truly juicy finish, but there is also a firmer tannic structure around the fruit.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2015 guide) 90/100
About wine:
Raspberry, blueberry, and cedar on the nose and palate. Full-bodied, with fine tannins and a clean finish. Long and elegant.